Aug 9th

Melissa & David City Hall Wedding in CO

By Carla Carlise
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Most of us who have seen the Sex and The City movie, now know that after the huge glamorous affair that Kerry planned, she and Big got married at City Hall in the end. It's not rare for couples to skip the traditional ceremony and just head to City Hall, so I thought I'd feature photos of a real city hall wedding brought to you from TheKnot.com. This certainly is an option for any small budget bride... have  the ceremony at city hall and then a casual reception or dinner afterwards with just immediate family and close friends.
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Jun 20th

Sarah & Zach: An Eco-Friendly Wedding in Sun Valley, ID

By Carla Carlise

Sarah‘s gown held special sentimental value. She incorporated pieces of her grandmother‘s 1920s wedding gown with a dress by Jessica McClintock. She wore her hair in a casual side ponytail and added a white dahlia for a touch of whimsy. Zach wor...
Sarah's gown held special sentimental value. She incorporated pieces of her grandmother's 1920s wedding gown with a dress by Jessica McClintock. She wore her hair in a casual side ponytail and added a white dahlia for a touch of whimsy. Zach wore a tan suit from J.Crew made of natural fibers, continuing the couple's eco-chic wedding theme.

Two of Sarah‘s close friends grew lavender and mint for the wedding bouquets and centerpieces on their ranch. A local florist added sunflowers to polish off the look. The yellow, purple and green color palette and the mix of herbs and flowers gave a ...
Two of Sarah's close friends grew lavender and mint for the wedding bouquets and centerpieces on their ranch. A local florist added sunflowers to polish off the look. The yellow, purple and green color palette and the mix of herbs and flowers gave a casual, light-hearted look to the arrangements. Get 100 large sunflowers here for $189.99!

To reflect the fun, rustic feel of the day, the bride wore embroidered leather boots under her wedding gown.
Sarah chose bridesmaid dresses in a vibrant blue silk from Ann Taylor. Each bridesmaid also wore handcrafted earrings by Darleen Meier.
Get this similar dress  here (shown in black) for just $49.99!
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To keep the ceremony casual and fun, each bridesmaid wore flip-flops in lieu of heels and carried a bouquet of locally grown sunflowers and lavender. The groomsmen stayed casual but stylish in navy blue jackets with light blue shirts and khaki pants.
To keep the ceremony casual and fun, each bridesmaid wore flip-flops in lieu of heels and carried a bouquet of locally grown sunflowers and lavender. The groomsmen stayed casual but stylish in navy blue jackets with light blue shirts and khaki pants.

Sarah and Zach were married under an arch of sunflowers and greenery. The Idaho landscape provided stunning natural decor, so little else was needed to decorate the ceremony space. The couple was married by a close friend who wrote an original, personal w...
Sarah and Zach were married under an arch of sunflowers and greenery. The Idaho landscape provided stunning natural decor, so little else was needed to decorate the ceremony space. The couple was married by a close friend who wrote an original, personal wedding ceremony just for them.

While guests made their way to the reception, Sarah and Zach spent some time in a beautiful meadow near the ceremony site.
Get the dress below here which is similar to the bride Sarah is wearing  in the photo right here for just $349.00!

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Jun 13th

Real Wedding Inspiration - Lindsey & Nick: An Outdoor Wedding in Spicewood, TX

By Carla Carlise
The couple recited traditional vows underneath an arch of hanging amaranthus, hydrangeas, orange and white roses and other fresh greens.

Wedding Arch 8' White Metal with Net Lighting $29.99

Lindsey carried a lush bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids. The blooms were tired with a satin ribbon that matched the sash on her gown.

The bright bridesmaid dresses from J.Crew had a strapless neckline and fell just at the knee, making for a fun and flirty look.

50's Strapless Satin Formal Bridesmaid Prom Dress $49.99

50's Strapless Satin Formal Bridesmaid Prom Dress, M, Coral

Shimmery ivory paper was centered on orange and green paper and printed with the couple’s monogram and program information. This paisley pattern was also used in the save-the-dates and invitations.


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Jun 4th

Real Wedding Inspiration - Peyton & Matt in Washington, DC

By Carla Carlise
Peyton walked down the aisle with an all-white bouquet that included Akito roses, stock, dendrobium orchids, and pearl-studded stephanotis.
Gaint Pure White Hydrangea Flower - 15 for $139.00
 Giant Pure White Hydrangea Flower 250
Go here to learn and find the all the items you'll need to make your own wedding bouquet!

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May 18th

Modern Wedding Inspiration - Kim & Steve in New York, NY

By Carla Carlise
Real Wedding Inspiration - Kim & Steve in New York, NY

An aisle runner defined the ceremony space, and three arrangements of white feathers were set up on white columns near the altar.
Get this similar wedding dress for $269.00 here.

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Kim & Steve in New York, NY

Kim carried a cluster of white calla lilies accented with black floral pins. The stems were wrapped tightly together with white satin ribbon and decorated with a ring of black-and-white crystals hanging around the base.
See how to make this Calla Lily bouquet yourself here.

Steve wore a white mini calla lily accented with a black-and-white crystal.
Kim‘s three bridesmaids wore black satin dresses by Alfred Angelo, while the groomsmen wore black tuxes.
Find these bridemaids dress by clickingon the Bridemaids Boutique tab above. The Grecian Satin Bridemaid dress for $69.99 is on page 4 here shown in green. The 50's Satin dress is the first and last one on page 1 for $64.99 and $49.99.They are all available in many colors.
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A small round table, set up in the middle of the ceremony space, held the couple‘s unity candle and was decorated with a tall glass vase filled with white feathers.
See how to make a feather centerpiece here.

The programs were printed with a custom Art Deco logo and coordinated with the save-the-dates and invitations.
The Rainbow Room was set up with round tables covered with white satin tablecloths and chairs with fitted black-and-white covers. Pinspot lighting highlighted the large feather centerpieces, the cake table, and the dance floor.
See how you can create a colored lighting effect here.
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May 17th

Congrats to Jenn Walsh who got married on Friday!!

By Carla Carlise
Congrats to our very own bronze budget bride, Jenn Walsh, who got married on Friday!!

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We are all so happy for you Jenn!! May God bless you and your new husband with a long and happy life together.

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Stop by her profile and to leave your well wishes!!


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May 11th

Real Wedding Inspiration - Brooke & Ian in Alexandria, VA

By Carla Carlise
Real Wedding Inspiration - Brooke & Ian in Alexandria, VA
Brooke & Ian in Alexandria, VA

Brooke carried a vibrant bouquet of orange and red Mokara orchids, antique red hydrangeas, and other bold blooms that matched the wedding colors.
Brooke‘s maids carried yellow calla lilies that played up the yellow stripe on their powder blue sundresses.

Golden Yellow Calla Lily - 30 for $99.00
Yellow Calla Lily Florex Gold 250
Juct click here to find these beautiful Calla Lilies for your own wedding.

Red lilies and yellow calla lilies sprouting from vases filled with fresh lemons decorated the altar.

The escort cards were placed on stalks of bamboo on a bed of wheatgrass. The cards were lettered in hot pink, bringing in the vibrant color scheme.
12" square Artificial Grass on Wood Base $13.29


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Brooke and Ian celebrated with their 140 guests beneath a permanent tent set up at their reception site. Colorful paper lanterns hung from the ceiling, making it colorful and festive.
Go here to find paper lanterns like the one below in many color choices.


Personal touch: The couple named their reception tables after hikes they had taken all over North America.
The newlyweds shared their first dance to Mutual Admiration Society‘s "Windmills."

A menu card rested atop alternating hot pink and orange napkins at each place setting.
Cupcakes, with white icing and a pink W written on top, were displayed in the middle of the tent.
Get this cupcake tree here for just $26 and add ribbon with a glue gun around the edge to match the theme of your wedding. Holds 100 cupcakes.
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Apr 27th

~A Real Wedding - Inspiration~

By Carla Carlise

Carrie & Rob: A Beach Wedding in Ponte Verda Beach, FL


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Mar 30th

$10.00 Wedding Dress - Yes!

By Carla Carlise

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This was the dress I got married in three years ago at a Justice of The Peace. The cost was $10.00 from a clearance rack at a Kohl's Department store. My husband loved me in it and it was a perfectly warm day March 15, 2006 so it was perfect. The quality,was great, it hugged me in all the right places and teh little stretch in it made me feel that much more pulled together.

The original price of the dress..... you won't believe it was $99.00. So my advice is to always keep your eyes out for that  bargain!
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